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10-Minute Hunan Chicken

This Hunan chicken recipe combines juicy chicken stir-fried with tender veggies in an authentic savory and spicy Hunan sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s WAY better than takeout! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken thigh skinless, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon almond flour or cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon oil

For the stir fry:

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 3 cups broccoli chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped

For the Hunan sauce:

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili paste I used sambal oelek
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch or xanthan gum

Instructions
 

  • Make the Hunan sauce by whisking together the chicken broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, white vinegar, brown sugar, chili paste, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, add the chopped chicken and almond flour. Lightly mix together.
  • Heat the oil in a non-stick pan or wok over medium heat. Stir fry the chicken until mostly cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan.
  • Add the sesame oil to the pan. When hot, add the minced garlic and ginger and stir fry for several minutes.
  • Add the remaining vegetables and cook until mostly tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan, then add the Hunan sauce. Let it bubble and thicken for several minutes before removing from the heat.

Notes

Notes:
  • To Store: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.
  • To Freeze: Place the Hunan chicken in a shallow container and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • To Reheat: Either microwave for 1-2 minutes or pan fry until warm and sizzling.
Nutrition:
  • Serving: 1 serving
  • Calories: 358 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Sodium: 1319mg
  • Potassium: 527mg
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Vitamin A: 1471 IU
  • Vitamin C: 64mg
  • Calcium: 33mg
  • Iron: 2mg
  • Net Carbs: 4g